H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス announced that Son Do-hyeon will leave the team upon the expiration of his contract. Son, a goalkeeper born on March 12, 2003, wore jersey number 33. He played for the team from 2023 to 2025. Son thanked fans for their support over the 3 years and apologized for not being able to appear in games. He said his experiences in Japan helped him grow both as a player and as a person, and expressed confidence that the past 3 years were not in vain, although his next move has not been decided. He is scheduled to speak at the fan appreciation day.
Kota Nomura’s 1st photobook, “隣の君,” to be released by Homesha on Friday, June 26! Release event also planned!
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Kota Nomura’s 1st photobook, “隣の君,” will be released by Homesha on June 26, 2026. The concept is “a date,” and the book will feature newly shot photos taken in Okinawa and an interview. A release event will be held at Book First Shinjuku on June 27, 2026, with sales running from April 9 to May 6. Kota Nomura will also play Renji Kunikami in the film “ブルーロック,” scheduled for release on August 7, 2026.
M League, the professional mahjong league, and “セガサミーフェニックス” announce YouTube clip guidelines; combined clips featuring content from other teams now allowed
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KADOKAWA and セガサミーフェニックス announced guidelines for posting and monetizing clip videos on YouTube. Clips combining content from multiple teams are now allowed.
Uo no Hokushin to hold its all-store “Spring Fish Market Festival”! “お魚水族館®️,” featuring aquarium-like displays to enjoy the appeal of fish with all five senses, will also be held on April 11! All seafood at staffed counters will be 10% off for that day only
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株式会社北辰水産 will hold its all-store “Spring Fish Market Festival” from April 10 to 12, 2026. On April 11, it will present “お魚水族館®️,” featuring aquarium-like displays, and offer 10% off all items at staffed counters.
【Ministry of the Environment model project】Results of a donation trial for fresh and daily foods that can no longer be sold at food supermarkets through the food-matching platform “ステナス”
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As part of a Ministry of the Environment model project, SFA, Life and other partners conducted a trial of “ステナス,” a food-matching platform aimed at reducing food waste and addressing child poverty. Fresh foods that could not be sold were offered at special prices to people eligible for support.
【To be held in Miyota, Nagano Prefecture】天々高々 added to the lineup for SCRAMBLE FES 2026! ASAMA Stage and other event timetables announced
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天々高々 has been added to the music lineup for “SCRAMBLE FES 2026,” which will be held for the first time at MMoP in Miyota, Nagano Prefecture, on May 2, 2026. The event timetable has also been announced.
【mi-mollet STORE advance sale】A hugely popular model sold out for 2 consecutive years! Loewe’s crescent-sleeve T-shirt is back this year
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“mi-mollet STORE,” operated by 株式会社講談社, will offer an advance sale of Loewe’s crescent-sleeve T-shirt, which sold out last year. Featuring crescent-shaped sleeves and organic cotton, the T-shirt combines the best qualities of a T-shirt and a blouse in a sophisticated style that is easy for adults to wear. It is priced at 14,300 yen (tax included) and is available for advance purchase through May 7.
A revolution in easy application! Tempered glass screen protector for iPad now available
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the tempered glass screen protector “200-LCD070” for iPad on its direct-sales site, “サンワダイレクト.” Made with Japanese glass, the protector offers high transparency and durability, and its guide-assisted design makes it easy to apply. It is priced at 2,254 yen before tax and is compatible with the 2025 A16 iPad model and the 2022 10th-generation 10.9-inch iPad.
GMO TECH offers JAL Mileage Park’s first offer wall
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GMO TECH has begun providing JAL Mileage Park with the site's first offer wall. This will allow users to earn miles in their daily lives by downloading apps, answering surveys and more.
Gaming creator Otsuichi to host his first terrestrial radio program, airing nationwide on 32 stations from April 7, 2026, in “P-CREW,” the late-night radio zone on TOKYO FM / JFN.
【SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL】A restful retreat for adults to savor the quiet. A blissful afternoon tea that doesn’t rely on sweetness, blending the gentle bitterness of matcha with the rich aroma of sesame!
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SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL will launch an afternoon tea for adults themed around matcha and sesame on May 1, 2026. Its signature is the use of Japanese ingredients to bring out their flavors without relying on sweetness. It offers a new option for those seeking a quiet respite in Shibuya.
Enjoy “a full course all your own” at a French buffet with views of the Susukino nightscape. SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL to hold its first post-opening GW dinner buffet for 4 days only!
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SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL’s “BAR & GRILL Splish” will host its first special dinner buffet during Golden Week, from May 2 to 5, 2026.
A large-scale exhibition of “Creators’ File” by Ryūji Akiyama of Robert will open at 札幌PARCO on April 25, 2026. The Sapporo leg of the popular series, which has drawn a cumulative audience of 85,000, is expected to offer visitors the chance to interact with its unique creators.
Original「ABEMA PPV」で全試合生中継！4月12日（日）開催『大和開発 presents RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA』前日公開計量を無料生中継＆冒頭6試合の無料放送も決定
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ABEMA PPV will exclusively stream all bouts of “RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA,” taking place on April 12, 2026. A free stream of the official weigh-in on the eve of the event and free broadcast of the first 6 bouts have also been confirmed. The card features numerous highly anticipated matchups, including major title bouts, making it a must-see event for combat sports fans.
New T-shirts featuring the “Expecto Patronum” spell and the Marauder’s Map arrive at “Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro,” home to a full range of official “Harry Potter” goods, on Friday, April 10, 2026!
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Two new T-shirts featuring gimmicks inspired by Expecto Patronum and the Marauder’s Map will go on sale at “Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro,” operated by Benelic Co., Ltd., from April 10, 2026. These new items are sure to appeal to fans.
RecoChoku completely revamps corporate website, highlighting collaboration and implementation case studies; new concept video also released
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RecoChoku has completely revamped its corporate website and expanded its coverage of collaboration and implementation case studies. The company will use the site to more clearly communicate its mission of maximizing the music market and the value it provides, supporting businesses exploring the use of music and content.
“I forgot the cable”—no more. New semi-solid-state battery power bank combines high safety with easy portability
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Elecom has launched a new semi-solid-state battery power bank with an integrated cable. It combines high safety, long life and portability, so you won’t forget your cable.
2026 models of handheld fans arrive! 4 new products include a model powered by an eco-friendly sodium-ion battery and one with a cooling plate that cools skin directly
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Elecom has announced 4 handheld fan products for 2026. The lineup includes a model powered by an eco-friendly sodium-ion battery and one with a cooling plate that cools skin directly, helping you stay comfortable through the summer.
Elecom will launch an HDMI switch in mid-April that lets users switch between up to 4 HDMI devices using a remote. The product supports up to 4K 60Hz and has been tested for compatibility with a wide range of devices, including PlayStation® 5 and Nintendo Switch™. It is priced at ¥5,580 (prevailing retail price) / ¥5,073 (before tax), and USB Type-C™ port power delivery enables stable video output. It is also certified under “THINK ECOLOGY,” the company’s environmental initiative.
【Kawade Bunko April releases】9 titles, including Haruka Tono’s “Education,” Machi Tawara’s “Sarada Kinenbi: New Edition,” Eiri Takahara’s “Lyric Horror Collection,” Yumio Sato’s “One Hundred Tanka Tales of the Supernatural,” Sawako Ariyoshi’s “Sea of Darkness,” and Kenji Iba’s “Metropolitan Police Department Foreign Affairs Division 1 Liaison Team: Defector”!
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 7 Kawade Bunko titles on April 7, 2026, including Haruka Tono’s “Education” and Machi Tawara’s “Sarada Kinenbi: New Edition.” 2 more titles will follow on the 16th and 23rd, bringing the total to 9 new releases across a diverse range of genres.
“Akinori Nakagawa Live Music Studio Special Live vol.2” set for May 1, 2026! Guests: Ryota Kobayashi and Taisei Shima.
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The 2nd special live event for Akinori Nakagawa’s eponymous program has been confirmed for May 1, 2026. Up-and-coming actors Ryota Kobayashi and Taisei Shima will appear as guests.
Support from 3 side-job and concurrent-work professionals selected through “HiPro Direct” helps a long-established sake brewery in Yamagata achieve 600% of its fundraising target
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PERSOL CAREER’s HiPro Direct helped a sake brewery in Yamagata achieve 600% of its crowdfunding target. Talent from urban areas contributed to regional revitalization.
【SALONIA】“Gashapon®” miniature hair dryers and curling irons go on sale sequentially from the 3rd week of April. Carefully designed with fine details faithfully reproduced
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I-ne’s beauty appliance brand SALONIA is teaming up with Bandai’s “Gashapon®” to release miniature charms of its popular hair dryer and hair iron. They will be available sequentially from the 3rd week of April 2026 at Gashapon vending machines and elsewhere nationwide.
“The romance of the ancient past” turned into pure-gold figures by jewelry artisans. Fully supervised by 【Mu】. “Pure Gold Golden Jet” limited to 10 worldwide and “Pure Gold Shakōki Dogū” limited to 100 worldwide now available
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Jewelry brand U-TREASURE has teamed up with super mystery magazine 【Mu】. “Pure Gold Golden Jet” and “Pure Gold Shakōki Dogū” are available for preorder in limited quantities worldwide.
Possibly the world’s first?! Perfumes in 3 varieties—“Shakōki Dogū,” “Mummy” and “Crystal Skull”—supervised by 【Mu】. A first collaboration with U-TREASURE reinterprets the romance of the ancient past as fragrance.
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U-TREASURE has unveiled perfumes themed around “Shakōki Dogū,” “Mummy” and “Crystal Skull,” said to be the world’s first, under the supervision of super mystery magazine “Mu.” This unique collaboration reimagines the romance of the ancient past through scent.
7 starring productions featuring Kazuki Tsubasa! “OSK Nippon Revue Company Kazuki Tsubasa Birthday SP” airs April 12 and 19! CS Satellite Theater
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CS Satellite Theater will air 7 productions featuring Kazuki Tsubasa, top star of OSK日本歌劇団, back-to-back on April 12 and 19. The lineup includes the first television broadcast of “Top Star Kazuki Tsubasa REVUE SHOW!”
SHIBUYA STREAM THEATER WEEK 2026 supported by １０９シネマズ: a Golden Week outdoor screening event where anyone can freely enjoy 29 popular movies for free
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Tokyu Recreation will host a free outdoor movie screening event at Shibuya Stream. Over 13 days from April 28, it will screen 29 popular movies, aiming to draw visitors to the Shibuya area during Golden Week.
Win official Moomin merchandise! The 20th anniversary of the release of Kamome Diner: nationwide revival screenings begin Friday, April 10! Giveaway campaign launches on Instagram and X!
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the release of the film Kamome Diner, Filmarks is holding revival screenings nationwide. A social media campaign will also be held, giving participants the chance to win official Moomin merchandise featured in the film.
Survey of 1,000 men and women nationwide in their 10s to 50s: What percentage own a wristwatch? The share of people who do not own a wristwatch has risen by 10% in 10 years.
People from 0 to 99 gather! Older generations pass the baton to young people. The oldest participant, aged 99, delivers an enthusiastic cheer during the athletes’ “health” pledge! “VALX Sports Festival” held
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VALX株式会社 held the fan-participation event “VALX Sports Festival” on May 2, 2026. Participants ranged in age from 0 to 99, and the 99-year-old participant delivered the athletes’ pledge.
Neko Musubi makes “Find the cat that’s right for you” quiz available for free — 5 questions reveal the TOP3 cat breeds best suited to you
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Mycat Inc. has released the free “Find the cat that’s right for you” quiz through its AI cat breeder matching service, ねこ結び. By answering just 5 questions, users can see a ranking of the TOP3 cat breeds best suited to them. Results include detailed profiles for each breed and direct links to breeder searches. The company plans to add compatibility features for people with allergies and those looking to keep multiple cats.
BCLカンパニー will release a limited-quantity run of “Cleansing Research Body Peel Sheet C,” an extra-large sheet for exfoliating the back and other areas of the body, on April 7, 2026.
I’m a weakling, but I can do whatever I want to the strongest high-ranking beauty!! Volume 1 of “The Completely Unknowable Rogue Tamer: I Use My Skills to Control the Strongest Monster Girls in the Dungeon” goes on sale Tuesday, April 7!
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Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of the new manga “The Completely Unknowable Rogue Tamer,” set in a fantasy dungeon world, on April 7, 2026.
A laid-back life on the frontier for the Fourth Princess, exiled as a “calamity”♪ Volume 1 of “The Abandoned Fourth Princess Will Not Return to Her Homeland” goes on sale Tuesday, April 7!
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Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of the fantasy manga “The Abandoned Fourth Princess Will Not Return to Her Homeland” on April 7, 2026. The story follows a princess cast out by the royal family who makes a name for herself as an apothecary.
揉みまくって屈服させる the strongest monster girls♪ Volume 1 of “Isekai Harem Massage: Soothing Troubled Monster Girls with Godly Acupressure!” goes on sale Tuesday, April 7!
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株式会社竹書房 will release Volume 1 of the fantasy comic “Isekai Harem Massage,” featuring a harem of different species, on April 7, 2026.
The strongest tamer becomes a noblewoman!? Volume 1 of “Life as a Lady Is Tough for a Cheat Slime Artisan!” goes on sale Tuesday, April 7!
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株式会社竹書房 will release Volume 1 of the manga “Life as a Lady Is Tough for a Cheat Slime Artisan!” on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The original story is by ただのぎょー, with manga by ゆうきそにすけ, and the list price is 880 yen (tax included). Purchase bonuses will be available at Melonbooks and Gamers, and the first edition of the print comic will include a bonus 4-page manga booklet. The series is also running on the company-operated web comic site “竹コミ！”.
Turn the “tiredness of choosing” into “the joy of choosing”! Sleep select shop “suyara Shop,” bringing color to family sleep, to open at 4 locations nationwide in April!
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Nishikawa Co., Ltd. will open “suyara Shop,” a sleep select shop targeting busy dual-income households in their 30s and 40s, in 4 regions nationwide in April 2026. The shops will offer time-saving options and high-quality sleep experiences.
Major online retailer dinos adopts ASTERIA Warp to build data integration platform — enabling flexible integration between existing core system (IBM i) and other systems
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株式会社dinos, a major general merchandise online retailer, has adopted Asteria’s data integration tool “ASTERIA Warp.” The tool enables no-code integration between its existing IBM i core system and external systems, helping shorten development time and promote in-house development.
Special sale on the original comic “Yatara Yarashii Fukami-kun” now underway on ComicFesta to celebrate its TV drama adaptation!
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ComicFesta, operated by 株式会社ウェイブ, has launched a special sale to celebrate the TV drama adaptation of “Yatara Yarashii Fukami-kun.” The original comic will be offered at special prices, with titles changing weekly.
城南信用金庫 and 株式会社ストライク have installed a dedicated display inside Jonan Shinkin Bank’s head office showcasing their M&A deal record, marking 8 years of business partnership. The display visualizes their contributions to the regional economy and aims to boost staff motivation.
Tickets now on sale for “Shumi no Bun具 Festival 2026,” a festival for stationery enthusiasts / Hosted by the magazine “Shumi no Bun具箱”
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株式会社ヘリテージ has begun selling tickets for “Shumi no Bun具 Festival 2026,” an event hosted by the stationery magazine “Shumi no Bun具箱.” It will be held in Asakusabashi from July 11 to 19, 2026.
エスプールブルードットグリーン strengthens information disclosure support with its first live-action video production
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As part of its corporate information disclosure support, エスプールブルードットグリーン has expanded its live-action video production capabilities and produced a recruitment PR video for 株式会社ミライト・ワン. The company will use video to make it easier to communicate the appeal and social significance of businesses, which can be difficult to convey through text alone.
86% of users seeking insurance advice are consulting for the first time!
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A survey found that 86% of users of Power Planning’s insurance advice service were consulting for the first time. People in their 30s and 40s accounted for 62%, with life events serving as a key reason for seeking advice.
“kazunori ikeda” pop-up sale to be held at Hare Machi Court, 2nd floor of Sendai Station
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JR East Tohoku General Service will hold a sales event for popular sweets shop “kazunori ikeda” on the 2nd floor of Sendai Station from April 10 to 12. Limited quantities of items including “Coelacanth Monaka” will be available.
[A challenge in the 2nd year of aquaculture] About 2 kg (about 1万 juvenile eels) introduced as longtime eel restaurant Kawatoyo Bekkan moves toward full-scale production of “Narita eels”
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As it enters the 2nd year of its eel farming project in Narita, longtime eel restaurant Kawatoyo Bekkan has introduced about 1万 juvenile eels. It aims to raise “Narita eels” on a full scale for local production and consumption.
Small units concentrated in Tokyo’s 23 wards, while units of 45㎡ or more are outside the capital: Ikebukuro and Hon-Atsugi rank No. 1 in a ranking of popular stations by floor area
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CHINTAI Corporation released a ranking of popular stations for rental properties by floor area. Ikebukuro ranked No. 1 for compact properties of 15㎡ or less, while Hon-Atsugi topped the list for larger properties of 45㎡ or more.
Education company SPRIX, which supports students preparing for entrance exams, teams up with TOKYO FM’s SCHOOL OF LOCK! to launch a podcast hosted by Hirona Nagahama
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Education company SPRIX has partnered with TOKYO FM’s SCHOOL OF LOCK! to launch a podcast for junior high and high school students featuring influencer Hirona Nagahama.
Applications open for the “Akita Northern Happinets ‘Glocal Startup’ Support Fund,” supporting young entrepreneurs in partnership with professional sports teams (application period: 2026/4/8–5/31)
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The Nippon Philanthropic Foundation and Akita Northern Happinets have partnered to establish a support fund for young entrepreneurs seeking to address local challenges and expand globally. A prize of 1,000万円 will be awarded.
THE JOURNEY amenity line expanded. New HAND WASH and HAIRCARE COLLECTION products, along with the revamped SKINCARE COLLECTION, are now available.
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Bulk Homme has expanded THE JOURNEY amenity line for hotels and restaurants, introducing new products including HAND WASH. The company is also moving to bring the line to restaurants amid growing interest in enhancing the guest experience.
A roll-on perfume oil in the FULL OF LOVE fragrance, from beauty brand Her lip to BEAUTY produced by Haruna Kojima, launches in limited quantities!
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A roll-on perfume oil in the popular FULL OF LOVE fragrance from Her lip to BEAUTY, whose CCO is Haruna Kojima, will go on sale in limited quantities on April 11.
[Case study] CoeFont supports 香道三品大枝流, a Kyoto school of incense appreciation, in assisting international visitors with “CoeFont Interpreter”
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CoeFont Inc. has begun providing its multilingual real-time AI translation service, “CoeFont Interpreter,” to 香道三品大枝流 in Kyoto. The service aims to offer international visitors a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and a richer experience.
Add a little color to the ends or inner layers of your hair in 5 minutes. New nationwide release of got2b Bonding Color Mini, a mini-size product for targeted application
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Hair cosmetics brand got2b will launch got2b Bonding Color Mini, a mini-size hair color product for targeted application, in 5 colors nationwide starting April 13, 2026.
Winners of the BEST ENGAGEMENT AWARD2026, recognizing companies that value their employees, announced!
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Take Action Inc. announced the winners of the BEST ENGAGEMENT AWARD2026 to mark the 10th anniversary of its THANKS GIFT service. The awards recognized companies with strong results in promoting their corporate values and preventing employee turnover.
HIKAGE × Ryo’LEFTY’Miyata: Vocalist GEN on the heart of “human.” — Why turn impulses into music
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GEN, vocalist of the band HIKAGE, will appear as a guest on the 80th episode of MUSIC TOURIST, a nationwide FM radio program on the JFN network. He will discuss the stories behind the making of the latest EP, “human.,” and his own rules for creating music.
“Putting it into words” is key to conveying the appeal of Go. High school student seeking to promote Go interviews editor of Go books
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A high school student at Osaka International Junior and Senior High School interviewed a Go book editor at マイナビ出版 as part of efforts to promote the game. The discussion highlighted the importance of “putting it into words” and taking a more casual approach for beginners.
The TV anime The Apothecary Diaries: The Adopted Daughter of the Lord of the Manor is now airing to acclaim in the Saturday 5:30 p.m. slot nationwide on 読売テレビ and 日本テレビ (some areas excluded)
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TO Books announced the start of broadcasts for the 3rd part of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries, “The Adopted Daughter of the Lord of the Manor.” It will air for 2 consecutive cours on the nationwide networks of 読売テレビ and 日本テレビ, among others.
2026 H1-KEY 1st FANMEETING in Japan: THE FIRST KEY confirmed!
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K-pop girl group H1-KEY will hold its first fan meeting in Japan, “2026 H1-KEY 1st FANMEETING in Japan: THE FIRST KEY,” at Nikkei Hall in Tokyo on June 28, 2026.
株式会社Timewitch launches new service for children, “脱島国マインドEnglish”
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株式会社Timewitch has launched “脱島国マインドEnglish,” a new English conversation service for children that connects them with Japanese people living overseas. The service prioritizes broadening their perspectives on the world over language proficiency.
Major update to Jiffcy. Photo feature “Dots” launched
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Social networking app Jiffcy has undergone a major update and launched “Dots,” a new feature that automatically creates a collage from selfies shared between friends.
Tuesday, April 28, 12 p.m.: Act before employees say “I want to quit.” Online seminar on the new standard in an era of hiring difficulties: “Building a system to retain talent”
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Brain Lab Inc. will hold a free online seminar on improving employee retention on April 28, 2026, for staffing agencies and companies that recruit their own employees.
The highly anticipated 3rd installment of the “PIXAR Lottery” returns, bigger and better! Happy Kuji/PIXAR 2026 set for release Friday, April 17, 2026, at セブン‐イレブン, イトーヨーカドー and ゆめタウン!
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Sunny Side Up Inc. will release Happy Kuji/PIXAR 2026 at セブン‐イレブン and other locations starting April 17, 2026. Prizes include figures from popular Pixar films.
AI design platform Vaden to exhibit at Japan IT Week Spring, with a demo of building a design foundation through conversation
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ROUTE06 will exhibit its AI design platform Vaden at Japan IT Week Spring and conduct a live demo of building a design foundation through conversation.
Astmax Energy, provider of Ast Electricity, adopts the Lecto platform
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Lecto, which provides receivables management DX, has introduced its “Lecto Platform” at retail electricity provider Astomax Energy. The company successfully reduced workload by 70% year over year through measures including automated payment reminders.
Special “Soffio Blazer” event to be held at Brioni’s Roppongi Hills store
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To mark the launch of the “Soffio Blazer,” a key item in its 2026 Spring/Summer collection, Brioni will hold a special event at its Roppongi Hills store from April 16 to April 19. The event will feature displays of the Soffio Blazer, which pursues lightness and the aesthetics of tailoring, as well as demonstrations by tailors and fitting experiences. Visitors can experience craftsmanship and tailoring techniques within the world of Brioni. Founded in Rome in 1945, Brioni is a luxury brand belonging to the Kering Group.
[First edition] Entries open for Eversista Novel Award 2026 “Futabasha Pastel NOVEL Novel Award” — winning entries guaranteed a novelization and a chance for media adaptation
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Eversista and Futabasha are collaborating to hold the first “Futabasha Pastel NOVEL Novel Award.” The theme is “family and home,” and winning entries will have a chance to be published as books or adapted into comics.
Popular mom influencer collaboration! Product launched after approximately 2 years of development! Baby and kids brand “HOPPL” introduces “Changing Spinning Bookshelf,” a rotating storage rack that grows with children
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Baby and kids brand “HOPPL” will release “Changing Spinning Bookshelf,” a rotating storage rack co-developed with mom influencer “Yui Koro,” on May 13, 2026.
CARON (キャロン) to open at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ’s cosmetics department on the 7th floor on [Wednesday, April 15, 2026]
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Forte Inc. will open a store for Paris-based luxury fragrance brand “CARON” at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ on April 15, 2026. The opening aims to create new customer touchpoints in the Tokai region.
Okonomiyaki restaurant Chibo begins stablecoin payment pilot, aiming to build a next-generation store model integrating payments and customer data
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Okonomiyaki restaurant Chibo has partnered with Hash Port to begin a pilot using stablecoin “JPYC” payments and SBT at 2 locations starting April 7, 2026.
[Seminar report] More than 100 people gathered on the eve of Rakuten’s New Year Conference! What were the latest strategies discussed at “EC Masters Grand New Year Party 2026”?
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日本ECサービス株式会社 held “EC Masters Grand New Year Party 2026” on January 29, 2026. More than 100 e-commerce businesses participated, sharing sales improvement measures and the latest examples of AI virtual fitting.
Companies mentioned：日本ECサービス株式会社、株式会社しま村、Fliption, Inc.
narifuri × CITY COUNTRY CITY announce “Tour de Collection”
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narifuri and CITY COUNTRY CITY released their first collaboration, “Tour de Collection,” on Friday, April 10, 2026. The collection features graphics inspired by bicycles, music and street culture from around the 2000s. It uses narifuri’s original “Multi-Tech Mesh” fabric, which offers excellent moisture-wicking and breathability. Short-sleeved T-shirts will sell for 12,100 yen (tax included), and long-sleeved T-shirts for 13,200 yen (tax included).
Hosoda Kaoru, a specialist in human capital management and organizational development, appointed outside director of popular restaurant-menu office dining service “Minna no Shashoku”
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株式会社みんなの社食, which operates “Minna no Shashoku,” bringing menus from well-known and popular restaurants to offices, announced that Hosoda Kaoru, a specialist in human capital management and organizational development, has been appointed outside director.
[Sendai Station East Exit E Beans] Popular Yamagata-Tendo shaved ice shop 赤塚製氷 opens for a limited time from 4/29! You’ll understand the reason for the lines after just 1 bite.
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赤塚製氷, a long-established ice manufacturer in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, will open a limited-time shaved ice shop at E Beans near Sendai Station. The event will run from April 29 to September 30, 2026.
Smartphone app “NTV NEWS NNN” launches! A new way to “participate” in television
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Nippon Television Network Corporation launched the smartphone app “NTV NEWS NNN” on April 6. In addition to 24-hour news coverage, the app offers features that let viewers participate in news programs through surveys and submissions.
Exhibitors expand significantly to 329 companies and organizations! The second Osaka edition of one of Japan’s largest events specializing in railway technology: “The 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026,” a railway business exhibition themed “Connecting People, Things and Communities”
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Sankei Shimbun and 株式会社シー・エヌ・ティ will hold “The 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026” at INTEX Osaka in May 2026. The exhibition will expand in scale and bring together the latest railway technologies.
“Creative Team Kumasan,” behind hit titles on DMM GAMES, establishes new label “Kumasan Black”
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株式会社Studio KUMASAN established the new label “Kumasan Black” for DMM GAMES on April 7, 2026. It aims to develop edgy game titles that break free from existing conventions.
Freelance engineer average monthly rate reaches 780,000 yen in March 2026; engineering managers’ average rate rises for 4 consecutive months
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En Japan announced the March 2026 results of its “Freelance Start” job search engine for freelance engineers. In March 2026, the average monthly rate for freelance projects was 780,000 yen, and the number of listed projects was 451,097. By job type, the average rate for engineering managers rose for 4 consecutive months, reaching 925,000 yen (up 22,000 yen/2.4%). Rates generally trended downward by programming language, with “Go” and “Rust” showing the same trend. Remote jobs accounted for 34.9% of listings, with an average rate of 781,000 yen, 3,000 yen higher than on-site jobs.
[April 7 is World Health Day] Company unveils unique benefits that embody this year’s theme and support physical and mental well-being and self-expression. Benefits including a “Non-Smoking Allowance,” “Health Promotion Allowance” and “Beauty Allowance” aim to improve employee performance and support fulfilling lives through health
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センス・トラスト株式会社 has introduced and enhanced its “Non-Smoking Allowance,” “Health Promotion Allowance” and “Beauty Allowance” to support employee health and improve performance in recognition of World Health Day. These initiatives support the physical and mental well-being and self-expression of every employee.
Mobile specialty coffee stand “ＮＯＤＥ” to celebrate grand opening on April 13, 2026.
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Osaka-based mobile specialty coffee stand “NODE” will celebrate its grand opening at Osaka Castle Park on April 13, 2026. It will serve high-quality original blend coffee with cashless payment.
A 1-night, 2-day camping event. Enjoy a wonderful time surrounded by the nature of Nara, our home region.
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Nara Prefecture will hold a 1-night, 2-day camping event where participants can enjoy the region while experiencing its local nature. The event aims to deepen interest in the area and foster connections with the region by giving participants a taste of Nara’s appeal.
Completion of our largest urban logistics facility in Tokyo, “DPL Tokyo Shinonome” (News Release)
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Daiwa House Industry announced the completion of “DPL Tokyo Shinonome,” Tokyo’s largest urban logistics facility. Yamato Transport will occupy the facility, which will become one of the largest integrated business hubs in its group. The facility is conveniently located within 5 km of Tokyo Station and features a design that takes the environment and local community into consideration.
[Mt.SUMI Spring Luxury Campaign] Get a “Good Design Award-winning grill” with a tent purchase, through 5/7
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Outdoor brand Mt.SUMI is running a campaign through May 7, offering customers who purchase the solo tent “Lois ST” a grill that has received a Good Design Award. The campaign aims to stimulate spring camping demand and promote lightweight outdoor experiences.
株式会社ビジョナリー will hold the large-scale welfare music event “VISIONARY DAYS×Roman Disco” in Nagoya on April 18, 2026. Offering hands-on experience booths and charity sales that everyone can enjoy, including people with disabilities and those who need care, the event will encourage interest in welfare under the slogan “Are you getting started with welfare?”
FOOD×MOVIE: A Festival Celebrating the Appeal of Food and Film from Hokkaido! HOKKAIDO FOOVIE FESTIVAL 2026 to Be Held Nov. 6–8; Submissions Now Open for Competition
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HOKKAIDO FOOVIE FESTIVAL 2026 will be held in Sapporo from Nov 6-8, 2026, celebrating Hokkaido's food and film culture. It features international culinary film submissions, celebrity guests like TEAM NACS, and related events, aiming to boost regional tourism and creative industries.
[Louis Vuitton] New Men's Shoes Featuring the Maison's Signature Details
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Louis Vuitton has released the new men's shoes “LV Sunset Thong” and “LV Portofino Mule” from its 2026 Men's Spring Collection, featuring the Maison's signature details. They reinterpret summer staples with refined materials and design.
Guest Speaker at Supply Chain Management Seminar (Hosted by JBCC株式会社)｜Explaining Key Points of SCM Reform and Security Measures for Sustainable Growth｜To Be Held Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Yoshizumi Nakano of Funai Research Institute SC will be a guest speaker at an online seminar hosted by JBCC株式会社. He will explain key points of SCM reform and cybersecurity measures for sustainable supply chain management. The seminar will be held on April 23, 2026.